Missouri 2025

This neglected area of the yard experiences rain run-off and erosion. Moisture loving shrubs such as buttonbush and elderberry will help to absorb the water and support wildlife.
Site holds a lot of water after the rain, so new plants will be added to absorb some of this abundance while also helping birds.
Trees on the property already support birds, but more native plants will be added to increase food resource and improve the soil.
After a recent move where native gardens were left behind, this container garden will replace some of the beloved natives.
Goal: to attract more birds and butterflies to enjoy.
Lovely existing garden will add a new native this year.
Lots of options of native perennials that could boost this sites resources for birds.
What will go in these planters has yet to be decided, but a local native nursery has options that support birds, bees, and butterflies.
More natives will be added for butterflies and hummingbirds.
Property will continue to replace lawn patches with native plants.
Home is in an area that is experiencing rapid development and the shrinking of habitat. This property owner is doing their part to counteract that loss.
Other people in this community have transformed medians into wildlife habitat, so this one is next!
This 11 year old black gum tree will get a “soft landing” (term for native habitat around or between trees that helps insects) for all the biodiversity that is in the region.
This rocky woodland property had trees removed for a septic system. The property owner is now adding native wildflowers to the disturbed area.
Property owner is adding native plants adapted to the area to add beauty and interest to the landscape.
This homeowner is trying to attract more birds while removing invasive or potentially harmful plants.
An invasive tree was removed this year and a new native will take its place.
New native for pots as last year they outgrew them! They are going to try something different this year.
More plants to continue to add color and interest.
Homeowner is adding native plants adapted to the area while also providing beauty and visual interest to the neighbors.
Lots of space for native plants under the feeders.

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